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# Buddy Punch vs Harvest Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Buddy Punch** [

4.8/5(408)

](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/reviews#reviews)

**Harvest** [

4.3/5(843)

](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Buddy Punch**
Free Trial

**Starting at $4.99** 1 Employee Per Month · Starter

**Harvest**
Free Trial

**Free** · Free

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Buddy Punch**
1 month

Based on 88 responses

**Harvest**
1 month

Based on 145 responses

Return on Investment

**Buddy Punch**
7 months2 months sooner

Based on 76 responses

**Harvest**
9 months

Based on 122 responses

Perceived Cost

**Buddy Punch**
$$$$$

**Harvest**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Buddy Punch**
6%

**Harvest**
9%3% more

 ![Buddy Punch](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/03ca6014a1a742c70a52aeef685c8333/buddy-punch.svg "Buddy Punch")

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Pros & Cons

**Buddy Punch**
[
Ease of Use (58)
](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1894116&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Intuitive (24)
](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1894064&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Punching Issues (15)
](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1894521&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Clocking Issues (12)
](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1894033&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Harvest**
[
Time Tracking (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1573784&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (15)
](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1573709&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Features (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1573521&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1573384&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Buddy Punch**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_de7b0518c01aad23330b32c4acb323dd/adp-workforce-now.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Workforce Now

](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_cb9338cf15d1d50db746a9fdee5a4913/deltek-computerease.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Deltek ComputerEase

](https://www.g2.com/products/deltek-computerease/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f02ca7cec83f1aba759ef58aa2709454/deluxe-payment-exchange.png "Product Avatar Image")

Deluxe Payment Exchange

](https://www.g2.com/products/deluxe-payment-exchange/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6c0b69a4cbd4386c9d156a20bbfa5843/gusto.png "Product Avatar Image")

Gusto

](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/integrations)

**Harvest**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2a3c6c39bf8b8eb277cfcd42d9bbca1e/asana.png "Product Avatar Image")

Asana

](https://www.g2.com/products/asana/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4a9a6d57cdd833bf0381d21fd9246641/google-workspace.png "Product Avatar Image")

Google Workspace

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ae6f6333a603f01784274fb154d92dfb/monday-com.png "Product Avatar Image")

monday AI Work Platform

](https://www.g2.com/products/monday-com/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f6ee5c9dddbf5c28b136829c8782ed1b/slack.png "Product Avatar Image")

Slack

](https://www.g2.com/products/slack/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/integrations)

Screenshots

**Buddy Punch**
 ![Buddy Punch screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1473526/new-dashboard%282%29.png)

**Harvest**
 ![Harvest screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/67160/review-screenshot-1.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Buddy Punch**

9.6

9.6335

**Harvest**

8.8

8.8754

Ease of Use

**Buddy Punch**

9.7

9.7341

**Harvest**

9.1

9.1754

Ease of Setup

**Buddy Punch**

9.6

9.6228

**Harvest**

8.9

8.9278

Ease of Admin

**Buddy Punch**

9.7

9.7120

**Harvest**

8.6

8.6257

Quality of Support

**Buddy Punch**

9.6

9.6283

**Harvest**

8.6

8.6460

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Buddy Punch**

9.8

9.8117

**Harvest**

8.7

8.7225

Product Direction (% positive)

**Buddy Punch**

9.5

9.5314

**Harvest**

8.0

8.0724

Features

Time Tracking[Hide 85 FeaturesShow 85 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.3

250

8.6

656

Additional Functionality

Clock In/Out

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Estimating

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Timer

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Multi-Currency

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Budgeting/Forecasting

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Resource Allocation & Planning

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Time Capture

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Overtime Calculation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Productivity Analysis

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billable & Non-Billable Hours

Not enough data

Not enough data

Usage Tracking/Analytics

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Ease of Completing Timesheets

9.6(won by 0.3)

234

9.3

627

Tracking Time to Project/Task

9.4(won by 0.2)

165

9.2

624

Billable Time Rate Management

Feature Not Available

8.9(won by default)

541

Reimbursement Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Client Invoicing

Invoice Creation and Delivery

Feature Not Available

8.7(won by default)

353

Electronic Payments

Feature Not Available

8.4(won by default)

265

Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition

Feature Not Available

8.3(won by default)

321

Biometric Recognition

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Optical Character Recognition

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Mobile Time Tracking

Project Time Tracking

9.4(tied score)

187

9.4(tied score)

563

Vacation/Leave Tracking

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Expense Tracking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Time Tracking by Client

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Billable Items Tracking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budget Tracking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Online Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Tracking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Administration

Business Tool Integration

8.8(won by 0.3)

156

8.5

324

Workflow

9.1(won by 0.7)

159

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.4

331

Automated Reminders

8.9(won by 0.5)

156

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.4

341

User, Role, and Access Management

9.1(won by 0.4)

169

8.7

360

Policy Compliance Management

Feature Not Available

Feature Not Available

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Task Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Platform

Reporting

8.9(won by 0.5)

166

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.4

395

APIs / Integration

8.7(won by 0.4)

132

8.3

262

Performance and Reliability

9.5(won by 0.4)

183

9.1

419

Mobile User Support

9.1(won by 0.5)

161

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

315

Offline

Feature Not Available

7.7(won by default)

217

Internationalization

Feature Not Available

Feature Not Available

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

QuickBooks Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Attendance[Hide 69 FeaturesShow 69 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.2

208

Not enough data

Automation

Process Automation

9.3(won by default)

170

Not enough data

Logistics

Dashboards & Reporting

9.2(won by default)

177

Not enough data

Data Collection

9.3(won by default)

170

Not enough data

Lanuguage Options

9.1(won by default)

57

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Schedule Creation Tools

9.2(won by default)

152

Not enough data

Schedule Management

9.3(won by default)

168

Not enough data

Employee Leave Management

9.1(won by default)

169

Not enough data

User Access

9.4(won by default)

185

Not enough data

User Role Access

9.4(won by default)

175

Not enough data

Employee Information

9.3(won by default)

182

Not enough data

Employee Information Automation

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Time Off Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Document Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Integration

9.1(won by default)

152

Not enough data

Regulations Enforcement

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Compliance Monitoring

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Sick Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Overtime Calculation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

FMLA Administration

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Generative AI

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vacation/Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Biometric Recognition

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Clock In/Out

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Expense Tracking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lockout Periods

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geofencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labor Forecasting

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Employee Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Punch card

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Automatic Time Capture

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Project Cost Management[Hide 46 FeaturesShow 46 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.5

217

Cost Tracking

Identification

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

170

Allocation

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

179

Standard Costs

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

173

Project Billing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost-to-Completion Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Cost Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budgeting/Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billable Items Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bills of Material

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Overrun Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Percent-Complete Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labor Cost Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quotes/Estimates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bid Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Scheduling[Hide 54 FeaturesShow 54 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.3

71

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Reporting

9.3(won by default)

57

Not enough data

Dashboard

9.4(won by default)

64

Not enough data

Performance

9.5(won by default)

60

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labor Cost Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Content

Automation

8.9(won by default)

55

Not enough data

File Sharing

9.2(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Content Library

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Integrations

9.2(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Mobility

9.4(won by default)

55

Not enough data

Forecasting

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Task Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Portal

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shift Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Communication Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Availability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Sick Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Time Clock

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Overtime Calculation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Schedule Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shift Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labor Cost Calculator

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Shift Swapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Messaging

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Mobile Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vacation/Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Biometric Recognition

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Allocation

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Buddy Punch](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/03ca6014a1a742c70a52aeef685c8333/buddy-punch.svg "Buddy Punch")](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/reviews)

Buddy Punch

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

74.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

2.2%

[![Harvest](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c905457ba048e08f773f9c8f36030cf9/harvest.svg "Harvest")](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/reviews)

Harvest

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

72.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

22.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

4.8%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

74.8%

72.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

23.0%

22.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

2.2%

4.8%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Buddy Punch](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/03ca6014a1a742c70a52aeef685c8333/buddy-punch.svg "Buddy Punch")](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/reviews)
Buddy Punch

Construction

8.4%

Hospital & Health Care

6.9%

Medical Practice

6.1%

Retail

3.3%

Health, Wellness and Fitness

3.3%

Other

71.9%

[![Harvest](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c905457ba048e08f773f9c8f36030cf9/harvest.svg "Harvest")](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/reviews)
Harvest

Marketing and Advertising

28.2%

Information Technology and Services

14.3%

Computer Software

8.1%

Design

3.8%

Internet

2.8%

Other

42.8%

FAQs

## Buddy Punch vs Harvest FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between Harvest vs Buddy Punch?

Buddy Punch stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction scores and ease of use, while Harvest is noted for its invoicing and project accounting features.

| [Harvest](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/reviews) | [Buddy Punch](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.3/5 (838 reviews) | 4.8/5 (388 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 9.0 | 9.6 |
| 8.6 | 9.6 |
| Time Tracking (16 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (58 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Harvest and Buddy Punch compare?

Buddy Punch is considered the stronger value by reviewers, with a higher satisfaction score on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Harvest:** In recent reviews, many cite significant price increases and dissatisfaction with value, with multiple mentions of sudden and steep price hikes.
- **Buddy Punch:** Reviewers consistently describe Buddy Punch as easy to use and a good value, with no recent complaints about pricing.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent Harvest reviewers mention switching due to price increases and limited feature improvements.

### What are the best alternatives to Harvest and Buddy Punch?

Deputy, Hubstaff, and Toggl Track are the top three alternatives to Harvest and Buddy Punch.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Harvest](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/reviews) | 4.3/5 (838 reviews) | Small-Business | Recent reviews cite dissatisfaction with value due to price increases | Time Tracking (16 all-time mentions) |
| [Buddy Punch](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/reviews) | 4.8/5 (388 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers describe it as a good value with no recent pricing complaints | Ease of Use (58 all-time mentions) |
| [Deputy](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) | 4.6/5 (666 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Hubstaff](https://www.g2.com/products/hubstaff/reviews) | 4.4/5 (2298 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Toggl Track](https://www.g2.com/products/toggl-track/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1589 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Time Tracking features should I prioritize when comparing Harvest and Buddy Punch?

Buyers comparing Harvest and Buddy Punch should prioritize Reporting, Integrations, Invoicing, and Ease of Use.

- **Reporting:** Harvest has 5 all-time mentions for reporting features; Buddy Punch does not have a comparable mention count.
- **Integrations:** Harvest is cited for integrations with Asana (37 all-time mentions) and Xero (7 all-time mentions); Buddy Punch does not have comparable integration mention counts.
- **Invoicing:** Harvest is frequently mentioned for invoicing (7 all-time mentions); Buddy Punch does not have invoicing features cited.
- **Ease of Use:** Buddy Punch is cited for ease of use (58 all-time mentions); Harvest has 15 all-time mentions for ease of use.

### What are the pros and cons of Harvest vs Buddy Punch?

Buddy Punch's headline strength is ease of use, while Harvest is most noted for time tracking and invoicing capabilities.

- **Harvest strengths:** Time Tracking (16 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (15), Invoicing (7), Integrations (7), Reporting Features (5), Project Management (6).
- **Harvest trade-offs:** Limited Features (6), Missing Features (5), recent reviews cite steep price increases and dissatisfaction with value.
- **Buddy Punch strengths:** Ease of Use (58 all-time mentions), Intuitive (24), Time Tracking (24), Tracking Ease (22), Mobile Apps (13), Customer Support (11), Easy Implementation (6).
- **Buddy Punch trade-offs:** Punching Issues (15), Clocking Issues (12), Attendance Issues (6), some reviewers note minor mobile app limitations.

### Is Harvest or Buddy Punch better for small businesses?

Buddy Punch is the better fit for small businesses, with higher satisfaction scores and strong small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **Harvest:** Largest segment is Small-Business; recent reviews highlight dissatisfaction with pricing and limited features for small teams.
- **Buddy Punch:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently praise its ease of use, value, and suitability for small teams.

### Which Time Tracking platform has better integrations?

Harvest is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited third-party connections than Buddy Punch.

- **Harvest:** Asana integration (37 all-time mentions), Xero integration (7 all-time mentions), reviewers also mention integrations with ClickUp.
- **Buddy Punch:** No third-party integrations are cited in reviewer data.

### How do Harvest and Buddy Punch compare on customer support?

Buddy Punch leads on Quality of Support with a 1.0-point advantage over Harvest (9.6 vs 8.6).

- **Harvest:** Reviewers describe support as responsive but note recent dissatisfaction, especially after price increases.
- **Buddy Punch:** Reviewers consistently praise customer support, describing it as very good, prompt, and helpful (11 all-time mentions).

### Which is easier to implement, Harvest or Buddy Punch?

Buddy Punch is easier to implement, with a 0.6-point higher Ease of Setup score (9.6 vs 9.0).

- **Harvest:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward and easy, with many citing a minimal learning curve.
- **Buddy Punch:** Reviewers consistently highlight very easy setup, quick onboarding, and easy integration for teams.

### Which product has better Reporting?

Harvest is stronger on Reporting, with more reviewer-cited reporting features and mention counts.

- **Harvest:** Reporting features cited in 5 all-time mentions; reviewers note easy report generation and detailed profitability reports.
- **Buddy Punch:** No reviewer-cited reporting features or mention counts are present in the data.

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